Young players help Bucs back to playoffs (AP)

 
Coach Jon Gruden rattled off the names of several young Tampa Bay players who have been instrumental as the Buccaneers rebounded from their worst record in 15 years to a spot in the playoffs. Start with Micheal Spurlock whose historic kickoff return for a touchdown helped the Bucs (9-5) clinch the NFC South on Sunday. [link]

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